tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post7034758457890356680..comments2015-03-03T15:14:31.034-05:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: MONDAY, Apr. 2, 2007 - Richard HughesRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-8836087930956571552007-04-03T08:28:00.000-04:002007-04-03T08:28:00.000-04:00Jack-Yeah, I did the Times puzzle yesterday, just ...Jack-<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I did the Times puzzle yesterday, just after the Sun, so it was a baseball extravaganza. I only just learned that one of the xwords in my local paper is in fact the LA Times - it's marked only "Tribune Media Services" in the paper, so I didn't know. We also get the Newsday xword in our paper.<BR/><BR/>D in CO - that is a great, if vicious, clue. I think I met Matt Jones, very briefly, in Stamford. Because of him and a handful of other young-ish constructors, I have great hope for the future (i.e. my old age, when I hope to be compos mentis and solving xwords daily).<BR/><BR/>RPRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-81602024646491315042007-04-03T02:26:00.000-04:002007-04-03T02:26:00.000-04:00Just had to pop in to share something I thought yo...Just had to pop in to share something I thought you'd appreciate, Rex.<BR/><BR/>The crossword (by Matt Jones) in a local weekly paper I read today had the following clue:<BR/><BR/>"Actress" Spelling<BR/><BR/>D in COAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-15306021906691975412007-04-02T23:29:00.000-04:002007-04-02T23:29:00.000-04:00The easy-as-pie LA Times puzzle for today (Monday)...The easy-as-pie LA Times puzzle for today (Monday) has lots of baseball references if you're interested.Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226738666709754348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-51850015785612159252007-04-02T22:40:00.000-04:002007-04-02T22:40:00.000-04:00They don't make ESAUs ASTAs or ULEEsanymore so the...They don't make ESAUs ASTAs or ULEEs<BR/>anymore so they gotta keep using the old ones.barrywephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09963742101386552315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-62022324934388951802007-04-02T21:53:00.000-04:002007-04-02T21:53:00.000-04:00Thanks, Orange. The Sun wasn't around when I lived...Thanks, Orange. The Sun wasn't around when I lived in New York, but a quick google search indicates a neconservative bias. I won't be subscribing.campesitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01852123189179333049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-86989214536605165422007-04-02T21:38:00.000-04:002007-04-02T21:38:00.000-04:00Outcast Norman Bates loved his mother insanely -- ...Outcast Norman Bates loved his mother insanely -- see photo in Donald blog The New York Times Crossword in Gothic -- "they'll look, they'll see and they'll say 'why she wouldn't harm a fly!'"DONALDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17398968047673788006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-27046728379138693902007-04-02T21:31:00.000-04:002007-04-02T21:31:00.000-04:00Rex, maybe a bit of a stretch, but I'll suggest th...Rex, maybe a bit of a stretch, but I'll suggest that all three theme answers are related to AMOR, as "It" can certainly make you crazy or an outcast. "It" can also make you want to SLIT your wrists, or mercifully "shuffle off this mortal coil" at times, but let's not go there. On a cheerier note, I too like the crossings of LATIN and LAVA! How about the intersection of ALAR and LOVER (is it a sly reference to winged Cupid?). Throw in PEPPERY, IDOL, and ARDOR, and you've got a puzzle pulsing with passion. I ate it up! Probably helped that it was easy and I'm a beginner/intermediate solver who still thrills at a Monday breeze.Rock rabbitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-20959064691515374452007-04-02T18:47:00.000-04:002007-04-02T18:47:00.000-04:00Hey, tried the little Sun puzzle -- takes less tim...Hey, tried the little Sun puzzle -- takes less time than a free-cell game -- something to do while waiting for the computer to do bigger and better things!<BR/><BR/>Thanks!DONALDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17398968047673788006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-53852867722568767402007-04-02T15:11:00.000-04:002007-04-02T15:11:00.000-04:00campesite, as I understand it, the New York Sun is...campesite, as I understand it, the New York Sun is fairly conservative in its slant. It's the one that published the "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" letter way back in the day, then was defunct for decades, and was revived several years ago. I'm glad I can access the terrific crosswords edited by Peter Gordon without giving the Sun any money (though Peter appreciates <A HREF="http://www.fleetingimage.com/wij/xyzzy/07-nys.html" REL="nofollow">donations</A>).<BR/><BR/>And if you're just discovering the Sun crosswords now, you should consider buying the book collections of past puzzles—available by the day of the week as well as in M-F volumes.Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-80679263497241648382007-04-02T14:21:00.000-04:002007-04-02T14:21:00.000-04:00Rex,Just did the NY Sun puzzle--loved the last the...Rex,<BR/>Just did the NY Sun puzzle--loved the last theme answer. <BR/>By the way, this weekend an ESPN exec said MLB is just the Red Sox and the Yankees--every other team is the Washington Generals.campesitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01852123189179333049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-43873295873014068702007-04-02T14:09:00.000-04:002007-04-02T14:09:00.000-04:00Rex,Thanks.ProfPhilRex,<BR/><BR/>Thanks.<BR/><BR/>ProfPhilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-19200804218572632182007-04-02T13:51:00.000-04:002007-04-02T13:51:00.000-04:00I learned of the NY Sun Puzzle on this board and O...I learned of the NY Sun Puzzle on this board and Orange's blog. The puzzles are usually quite good, is the newspaper?campesitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01852123189179333049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-47132802614209089492007-04-02T13:07:00.000-04:002007-04-02T13:07:00.000-04:00When the King issues a command, the loyal servant ...When the King issues a command, the loyal servant obeys.<BR/><BR/>I've now done my first Sun puzzle. Didn't know I could access it so easily but will add it to my daily to-do list.<BR/><BR/>Fun and easy puzzle, clever theme. Helps that my brothers played and my dad coached.<BR/><BR/>I'm starting a new job today after a five-month respite. I hope it doesn't interfere with my puzzling!Linda Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15816794362786044423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-21313547151700812032007-04-02T12:53:00.000-04:002007-04-02T12:53:00.000-04:00I'm not keen on NERVED = Strengthened either.UNNER...I'm not keen on NERVED = Strengthened either.<BR/><BR/>UNNERVED is a weakened resolve but I don't know that NERVED would be a strengthened one. INNERVED, maybe. <BR/><BR/>But I'm not finding any use of NERVED in the way clued.Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07543077687426776863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-29384150793445583552007-04-02T12:38:00.000-04:002007-04-02T12:38:00.000-04:00ProfPhil-See sidebar for NY Sun. Do online or down...ProfPhil-<BR/><BR/>See sidebar for NY Sun. Do online or download to desktop.<BR/><BR/>RPRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-87769574833082272582007-04-02T12:24:00.000-04:002007-04-02T12:24:00.000-04:00RexI guess you don't mean a Passover Seder as beer...Rex<BR/><BR/>I guess you don't mean a Passover Seder as beer and Tv are definitely not part of thet.<BR/><BR/>Can one do the NY SUN crossword on line? Where?<BR/><BR/>ProfphilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-60351665516784480462007-04-02T11:05:00.000-04:002007-04-02T11:05:00.000-04:00The more blogs the better (... I always say?). Mea...The more blogs the better (... I always say?). <BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, everyone should do today's NY Sun puzzle. Well, you should be doing the Sun puzzle every day anyway, but today's was especially delicious ... to me. And appropriate, considering what today is and what I'll be doing at 4:00pm. Hint: it involves TV. And beer.<BR/><BR/>RPRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-87821321755930368052007-04-02T10:57:00.000-04:002007-04-02T10:57:00.000-04:00May I respectfully suggest that Bluestater conside...May I respectfully suggest that Bluestater consider starting his own blog to air his unhappiness with Will Shortz' work (not the person, of course, so that he can't be accused of ad hominemism). I feel sure it will become even more popular than Rex or Orange's blog. I for one can't wait. ;>}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-23870342487759361882007-04-02T10:04:00.000-04:002007-04-02T10:04:00.000-04:00We were on the same (wrong) track. I also had RUI...We were on the same (wrong) track. I also had RUIN and LUTE for a short time.<BR/><BR/>Worst wrong answer that tied me up for a while = I had SLIM for 6A (narrow cut) rather than SLIT. I was thinking jeans that are narrow cut are slim. That messed up 9D, especially because I'd seen the expression spelled VINCI (without the T) and I wasn't sure what letter to put there. So had MES-ED which was clearly not going to make a word that fit the clue.Linda Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15816794362786044423noreply@blogger.com